Grand G shares stories about Gang Starr, Big Daddy Kane and his Hip-Hop Ball celebrating the power of the culture’.
For decades, Oya “Grand G” Gilbert has quietly helped shape Hip-Hop culture from Delaware to New York. Now, the East Side Wilmington veteran is bringing that legacy to the forefront with his upcoming Hip-Hope Ball, a celebration designed to honor pioneers, inspire young artists and also promote healing through music. Big Daddy Kane headlines the 2026 affair with announced guests like Freeway. But this conversation is not about other rappers or even the glamorous, beneficent affair. This is about Grand G, the talented MC from Wilmington, DE, who ventured out into the world. But, the story gets far deeper and more personal than ever imagined.
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